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# Joint Fires Network Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Synchronous Optical Networking, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Network Control, Routing, Network Management System, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Cisco
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9145954/joint-fires-network-engineer

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility active in DISS required
 * Current Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
 * 4+ years of experience supporting network operations, network engineering, transport networks, or NOC environments
 * Hands-on experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, including routers, switches, firewalls, routing protocols, and network troubleshooting
 * Experience supporting Cisco and/or Juniper networking technologies, MPLS, optical transport networks, SDH/SONET, or telecommunications infrastructure preferred

## Description

* Execute network operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting across enterprise transport and IP networks, including routers, switches, and optical transport systems.
 * Perform real-time circuit rerouting and network restoration activities during planned and unplanned outages.
 * Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents while documenting actions through incident and change management processes.
 * Coordinate with government customers, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure maximum network availability and mission success.
 * Support hardware replacements, software configurations, network upgrades, and proactive alarm surveillance utilizing network management tools.


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